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#1602
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I think the same thing and it pisses me off sometimes that my bro won't quit. I say won't and not can't because I know he can, he just doesn't want to. The social aspect of it is stupid too, he'll just be sitting there at a party not even thinking about cigs and someone will ask him "Wanna smoke?" and I'll see him hesitate for the briefest instant before agreeing. I KNOW he doesn't want to smoke, but he just does because one of his friends wants to.
#1603
any recommendations on lightweight wheelsets, fairly low profile rims? I was looking at the black open pros on velomine but $250 to walk away with origin8 branded hubs seems :|
#1604
I've been smoking for eleven years, and I know I need to quit, but I don't want to. Stress relief.
#1605
Dave, is the Flite around the same width as a stock Kilo TT saddle? I remember the first day I rode on it, my ass was sore for three days. I quickly switched it for a B17 and Turbo, which are considered wider.
Hairnet made me paranoid about dropping $100+ on a saddle that might be too narrow for my ass.
Hairnet made me paranoid about dropping $100+ on a saddle that might be too narrow for my ass.
#1606
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
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Dave, is the Flite around the same width as a stock Kilo TT saddle? I remember the first day I rode on it, my ass was sore for three days. I quickly switched it for a B17 and Turbo, which are considered wider.
Hairnet made me paranoid about dropping $100+ on a saddle that might be too narrow for my ass.
Hairnet made me paranoid about dropping $100+ on a saddle that might be too narrow for my ass.

I had a Flite on my Kagero for a spell and after this weekend's 50 mile leisure ride, I decided it's back to my trusty (and very comfortable) Turbo. The rear of the saddle measures just about as wide as the Turbo - yet contoured a bit differently - and the shape just didn't work for me, even with padded liners beneath my shorts. It's too bad because the Flite is a nice saddle and I really wanted to like it.
#1607
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



Joined: May 2009
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From: Beverly MA
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You'll need to shim the lever. Just about all risers have a diameter of 22.2 near the grip area.
#1608
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
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Maybe build some KinLins?
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#1609
Veteran Racer


Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
1000g/1060g for front/rear isn't exactly "light". The black Sun M13/Formula wheelset will weigh pretty close to the same and is a lot less money.
Maybe build some KinLins?
Maybe build some KinLins?
#1610
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
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I always forget about the Wabi wheels. Thanks TT!
#1611
I personally love my Wabi wheelset. A year and a half with no problems, and I beat the crap out of my rims.
#1612
yoked
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: S
Do Nitto Noodles provide a large enough space on the "elbows" to rest your hands comfortably... even without hoods?
#1613
I always forget about Wabi too! Damn those flakes ruining a group buy of non machined kinlins!
Assuming you had the time, what would you charge to have a build kit... built. I'm not ready to get into wheelbuilding just yet and so it's either have you or have the guy here build them for me, if I go that route
Assuming you had the time, what would you charge to have a build kit... built. I'm not ready to get into wheelbuilding just yet and so it's either have you or have the guy here build them for me, if I go that route
#1614
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
#1615
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



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#1616
cool cool!
do you have any idea what the standard velomine deep V wheelset weighs? with its formula hubs / DT spokes, I think you or Angie used to have a set? I was trying to find the weight and came across a thread that said deep Vs tend to weigh a bit more than they're listed at. I'm just trying to figure out how much weight I'd be dropping with a shallow kinlin or wabi set
do you have any idea what the standard velomine deep V wheelset weighs? with its formula hubs / DT spokes, I think you or Angie used to have a set? I was trying to find the weight and came across a thread that said deep Vs tend to weigh a bit more than they're listed at. I'm just trying to figure out how much weight I'd be dropping with a shallow kinlin or wabi set
#1617
Addicted Newb
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Philly
Bikes: 1974 Huffy Contestant: SOLD 1980 Fuji Royale: CURRENT
silver or gold bike chain? im thinking silver
#1618
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Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
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cool cool!
do you have any idea what the standard velomine deep V wheelset weighs? with its formula hubs / DT spokes, I think you or Angie used to have a set? I was trying to find the weight and came across a thread that said deep Vs tend to weigh a bit more than they're listed at. I'm just trying to figure out how much weight I'd be dropping with a shallow kinlin or wabi set
do you have any idea what the standard velomine deep V wheelset weighs? with its formula hubs / DT spokes, I think you or Angie used to have a set? I was trying to find the weight and came across a thread that said deep Vs tend to weigh a bit more than they're listed at. I'm just trying to figure out how much weight I'd be dropping with a shallow kinlin or wabi set
In my experience, Deep V rims (by themselves) weigh a little less than published weights. I'm not sure what a typical set of Deep V/Formula/straight-gauge spokes weighs but they're definitely not light.
#1619
Thread Starter
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
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#1620
In vitro cyclist
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: SOKY, Middle TN
Bikes: 2005 Specialized Allez Comp Double, 2011 Mercier Kilo Stripper
I'm back with my headset
sorry.
What is going on here? Am I doing something wrong or is this thing toast? After installing this stem I can't seem to get the headset/steerer tube right..

sorry.What is going on here? Am I doing something wrong or is this thing toast? After installing this stem I can't seem to get the headset/steerer tube right..

#1621
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Your cog is slipping.



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I don't even know what's going on there. All you need to do is tighten your top cap so there's no play in your headset, then tighten your stem to your steerer. Is your steerer too long or something?
#1622
Still kicking.


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If the steerer is flush with the top of the stem, you may need one more thin headset spacer. There needs to be a bit of a space from the top of the stem to the top of ther steerer on the fork, 2mm at most.
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#1623
In vitro cyclist
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From: SOKY, Middle TN
Bikes: 2005 Specialized Allez Comp Double, 2011 Mercier Kilo Stripper
Right now its flush, but I'll try adding one more spacer. The stem bolts are loosened, but tightening the top cap isn't removing the play. The fork feels ready to pop out.
#1624
Still kicking.


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Add a spacer on it and try again I'm very sure it will work.
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#1625
OASAASLLS
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From: Orlando FL
Bikes: Pake, Surly Pacer, Kilo TT, Giant XTC, SE Stout, 853 Ritchey MTB
Scrod, how do you like the FSA headset on your 722, I've got one on the way and need to pick up a headset.



